Nauru, the world's 3rd-smallest country, changes its name to Naoero
Nauru has changed its name to the Republic of Naoero, aligning with its national language
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WELLINGTON, New Zealand -- The Pacific Island country of Nauru has changed its name to the Republic of Naoero, its president said, matching the spelling and pronunciation in the national language.
The country’s international code will change from NRU to NRO and its people will be known as dei-Naoero instead of Nauruan.
Commonly known abroad by the pronunciation of Now-roo, the new name is spoken as Now-ero.
The move would return the remote South Pacific island nation to its traditional name, a statement posted Thursday to the government’s Facebook account said.
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